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Ethnic Relations and Peacebuilding Amongst Communities in Nakuru County, 1992 – 2017
(kenyatta university, 2023)The political dynamics brought political realignments heightening tensions that culminated in ethnic violence within the area in the period 1992, 1997, 2007/8. The Post-Election Violence (PEV) of 2008 was the deadliest ... -
Implications of Xenophobia on Relations between Kenya and South Africa; 2008-2018
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The impact of the various social ills breaks the bonds that anchor bilateral engagements between nations. With the countries involved in the engagement having a set of diverse social ills that would be deemed dangerous to ... -
The Contribution of Traditional Elders in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Banadir Region, Somalia 1991 - 2016
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Somalia, the phenomenon of conflicts has been persistent since the collapse of Siad Barre regime in 1991. Peace building initiatives by international, national and local actors have intervened at different levels to ... -
Multi-Agency Approach and International Boundaries Security in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The international boundaries in Kenya are generally porous and they have their fair share of challenges and disputes. With regards to this, Kenya recognizes the centrality of international boundaries as a means to securing ... -
Somali Diaspora and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Process: A Case of Wadajir, District, Mogadishu, Somalia, From 2004 -2016
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study sets out to interrogate Somali diaspora and post-conflict reconstruction process a case of Wadajir, district in Somalia, from 2004 -2016. It was guided by three objectives, one to examine the emergence of Somalis’ ... -
Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Security of Hodan District in Banadir Region, Somalia 2006-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over many years and decades, Somalia has been in the limelight and has experienced civil strife internally. These actions have been attributed to the easy access to small arms and their proliferation within Somalia. This ... -
Women in Peace Building Initiatives in Mogadishu City, Somalia 2006-2018
(2022)Mogadishu City in Benadir region of Somalia has been adversely affected by inter clan conflicts and warfare since the collapse of the state in 1991.Elders, Youth, women, international agencies and foreign governments have ... -
Politics and Nationalism in Colonial Kenya: The Case of Babukusu of Bungoma District, C. 1894-1963
(Kenyatta University, 2010)This study focuses on politics and nationalism in Kenya with special reference to Babukusu of Bungoma District in the period between 1894 and 1963. It examines the place of Babukusu in Kenya's politics of decolonisation ... -
Evolution in the Religious Beliefs and Practices of the Abamarama of Kakamega County, Kenya, C. 1850–1960
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study is a historical analysis of the evolution of religious beliefs and practices among the Abamarama of Kakamega County who belong to the larger Abaluyia ethnic group. The study traced the evolution and development ... -
Nigeria -Cameroon Border Disputes on Bakkassi Peninsular and Implication on International Relations, 1999-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Conflict in common border areas is a major threat facing not only Nigeria and Cameroon but the world at large. The issues that shape the origin of these conflicts vary from one country to another. The impact of the Nigeria ... -
Continuity and Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo County, Kenya, 1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformation in the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
The Changing Patterns of Land-Use among the Kabras of Kakamega County, Kenya c.1963-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study investigated the transformation in land-use patterns among the Kabras of Kakamega North Sub-County of Kakamega County between 1963 and 2010.The initiatives and the struggle of the Kabras for the betterment of ... -
Young Initiates Involvement in Inter-Clan Conflict Management and Resolution in Todonyang Sub-Location, Turkana County, 2013 To 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally conflict has been part and parcel of human interactions since time immemorial. Thomas Hobbes in his hypothetical state of nature argues that human are bound to conflict due to pride, passion and competition. Since ... -
Changes in Trade Practices among the Luo of Alego Usonga, Siaya County Kenya; 1850 - 1999
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Luo of Alego Usonga, like any other African traditional society in the world, depended on trade and exchange as one of the ways of earning their livelihood. This study is an analytical product of archival, oral and ... -
Political Participation of Ethnic Minorities in Kenya with Specific Reference to the Asian Community in Nairobi City County, 1963-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study examines the involvement of ethnic minorities in Kenyan politics by making reference to Asians as one of the minority communities in Nairobi from 1963-2017. The following three objectives guided the study: first, ...
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Ethnic Relations and Peacebuilding Amongst Communities in Nakuru County, 1992 – 2017
(kenyatta university, 2023)The political dynamics brought political realignments heightening tensions that culminated in ethnic violence within the area in the period 1992, 1997, 2007/8. The Post-Election Violence (PEV) of 2008 was the deadliest ... -
Implications of Xenophobia on Relations between Kenya and South Africa; 2008-2018
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The impact of the various social ills breaks the bonds that anchor bilateral engagements between nations. With the countries involved in the engagement having a set of diverse social ills that would be deemed dangerous to ... -
The Contribution of Traditional Elders in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Banadir Region, Somalia 1991 - 2016
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Somalia, the phenomenon of conflicts has been persistent since the collapse of Siad Barre regime in 1991. Peace building initiatives by international, national and local actors have intervened at different levels to ... -
Multi-Agency Approach and International Boundaries Security in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The international boundaries in Kenya are generally porous and they have their fair share of challenges and disputes. With regards to this, Kenya recognizes the centrality of international boundaries as a means to securing ... -
Somali Diaspora and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Process: A Case of Wadajir, District, Mogadishu, Somalia, From 2004 -2016
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study sets out to interrogate Somali diaspora and post-conflict reconstruction process a case of Wadajir, district in Somalia, from 2004 -2016. It was guided by three objectives, one to examine the emergence of Somalis’ ... -
Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Security of Hodan District in Banadir Region, Somalia 2006-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over many years and decades, Somalia has been in the limelight and has experienced civil strife internally. These actions have been attributed to the easy access to small arms and their proliferation within Somalia. This ... -
Women in Peace Building Initiatives in Mogadishu City, Somalia 2006-2018
(2022)Mogadishu City in Benadir region of Somalia has been adversely affected by inter clan conflicts and warfare since the collapse of the state in 1991.Elders, Youth, women, international agencies and foreign governments have ... -
Politics and Nationalism in Colonial Kenya: The Case of Babukusu of Bungoma District, C. 1894-1963
(Kenyatta University, 2010)This study focuses on politics and nationalism in Kenya with special reference to Babukusu of Bungoma District in the period between 1894 and 1963. It examines the place of Babukusu in Kenya's politics of decolonisation ... -
Evolution in the Religious Beliefs and Practices of the Abamarama of Kakamega County, Kenya, C. 1850–1960
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study is a historical analysis of the evolution of religious beliefs and practices among the Abamarama of Kakamega County who belong to the larger Abaluyia ethnic group. The study traced the evolution and development ... -
Nigeria -Cameroon Border Disputes on Bakkassi Peninsular and Implication on International Relations, 1999-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Conflict in common border areas is a major threat facing not only Nigeria and Cameroon but the world at large. The issues that shape the origin of these conflicts vary from one country to another. The impact of the Nigeria ... -
Continuity and Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo County, Kenya, 1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformation in the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
The Changing Patterns of Land-Use among the Kabras of Kakamega County, Kenya c.1963-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study investigated the transformation in land-use patterns among the Kabras of Kakamega North Sub-County of Kakamega County between 1963 and 2010.The initiatives and the struggle of the Kabras for the betterment of ... -
Young Initiates Involvement in Inter-Clan Conflict Management and Resolution in Todonyang Sub-Location, Turkana County, 2013 To 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally conflict has been part and parcel of human interactions since time immemorial. Thomas Hobbes in his hypothetical state of nature argues that human are bound to conflict due to pride, passion and competition. Since ... -
Changes in Trade Practices among the Luo of Alego Usonga, Siaya County Kenya; 1850 - 1999
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Luo of Alego Usonga, like any other African traditional society in the world, depended on trade and exchange as one of the ways of earning their livelihood. This study is an analytical product of archival, oral and ... -
Political Participation of Ethnic Minorities in Kenya with Specific Reference to the Asian Community in Nairobi City County, 1963-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study examines the involvement of ethnic minorities in Kenyan politics by making reference to Asians as one of the minority communities in Nairobi from 1963-2017. The following three objectives guided the study: first, ... -
Trends in the Practice of Indigenous Supernatural Powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County, Kenya: 1840-2000
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the changing trends in the practice of indigenous supernatural powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County along the Kenyan Coast. The study was informed by evidence of evolving nature in the practice ... -
Adoption of Melia (Melia Volkensii, Gürke) by Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Selective logging of hardwood species in the natural woodlands of Eastern Kenya has led to a drastic decline of hardwood species available for building and construction in the region. One of the species immensely affected ... -
Continuity Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo and County, Kenya,1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformationin the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
Effects of Devolution on Food Security in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)This research aimed to examine the effects of devolution on food security in Kericho County, Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were: to examine the influence of devolution of agricultural sector on agriculture ... -
The African State and the Informal Cross-Border Trade: An Analysis of the Kenya/Uganda Experience, 1962-2005
(Kenyatta University, 2021)At the time when there is enhanced social instability across the world, there is growing concern that the modern nation-state has failed to meet the obligations of its citizens. As an organizing tool of contemporary politics, ...
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